Jive at Five: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

Jive at Five: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Jive at Five: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36024
Price: 42.00 USD
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By Count Basie and Harry "Sweets" Edison / arr. Roy Phillippe

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-36024

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When you hear it, you'll recognize this Count Basie composition! It has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. The trumpet range is to the F-sharp on the top line. This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM. (3:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 72

UPC: 038081410449

SKU: 00-36024

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About the Composer: Count Basie

Count Basie (1904-1984) was a pianist and bandleader whose Kansas City sound defined the swing era. His ability to frame soloists within tight, propulsive rhythms made him one of jazz's most influential composers and arrangers. Basie's compositions remain teaching repertoire staples because they balance accessibility with authentic jazz language, giving young ensembles a genuine taste of the tradition.

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Why we love this

This is an ideal first jazz ensemble feature because it's rooted in the Basie legacy without overwhelming young players. The written solos are short enough to be manageable for first-year soloists, the swingin' modulation gives the piece memorable shape, and the 120 BPM tempo sits in a range where ensemble cohesion can actually happen. It's a crowd-pleaser that teaches real jazz, not a simplified substitute.

What to expect

From the first downbeat, you're in the tight, walking pocket of a classic swing band. The horn section punches together with precision while the written soloists trade licks over a rhythm section that refuses to rush. When that modulation hits, the whole ensemble lifts into a new key and the energy crystallizes.

Who it's for

This is written for first-year jazz ensemble players who have basic reading skills and are ready for their first encounter with swing style. Soloists need enough confidence to play the written parts cleanly, though they don't need extensive improvisation experience. It works equally well for high school and college ensembles seeking accessible but authentic repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the articulation in the horn section consistently throughout; the tightness of the ensemble's attack is what makes this groove breathe.
Feature the written soloists in rehearsal by playing their parts on the recording or singing them so the band hears the exact phrasing and swing feel before full ensemble runs.
Land the modulation from E-flat to F with a clear harmonic announcement so the audience hears the lift; don't let it slip by as a key change.
Lock the bass and drums on the quarter-note pulse early in rehearsal; Basie's music lives and dies by the rhythm section's precision.

How to use it

This fits naturally into a jazz concert as a mid-set feature that energizes the audience without requiring intermission-level production. It also works as a bridge between concert band and jazz repertoire in programs that serve multiple ensembles, or as a competition entry at festivals where approachable, musically sound writing stands out.